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Which Elements Stack Up to Moderate Complexity? Find Out Here
Published on Sat Nov 13, 2010 
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Save this chart as your MDM breakdown guide. You can easily calculate the correct number of elements for a given medical decision-making (MDM) level if you refer to this chart. The table shows the progression of the elements that each level of MDM requires. To qualify for a given type of decision-making, the internist's documentation must meet or exceed two of three elements.
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